Shape the Digital Future with Data & Technology

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Media at Kent State University offers a fully online program for those passionate about media production, digital storytelling, and content creation. This program provides hands-on experience in multimedia design, video production, and digital editing, preparing graduates for dynamic careers in media and communications. With a flexible format and expert faculty, you can earn your degree while building a portfolio that will help you stand out in the industry.

The CAD for Manufacturing undergraduate certificate prepares students with hands-on training and instruction on several of the most popular software tools used by industry in computer-aided drafting and design and solid modeling. Students equipped with these certificate skills are the most sought-after for employment in drafting/designing. Specific industry-used software students will learn include: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Creo.

The online Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation, and data recovery and analysis.

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Information Technology provides students with a core curriculum of programming, operating systems and networks, website development, hardware, security fundamentals and workgroup productivity technologies.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree provides students with an applied approach that focuses on supporting end users in a variety of workplace settings by utilizing a range of computing technologies. The degree program gives students the tools to support computing and networking infrastructures and the needs of individuals and organizations, write programs necessary to help them render their tasks more efficiently on their desktop or mobile devices, utilize databases and write the web-based interfaces to pull the data, and code and deploy applications across the cloud.

The Office Software Application undergraduate certificate provides a solid background in Microsoft Office software applications to assist individuals in becoming productive office workers. The program enables students to establish or update skills using the latest version of software that is commonly used in offices today.

The Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology degree is designed for students pursuing studies related to medical imaging that have completed a degree or certificate in radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography (MRI only), nuclear medicine or radiation therapy.

The Master of Education degree in Research, Measurement, and Statistics develops educators and specialists in the areas of assessment, measurement, research design, and program evaluation. The program serves teachers and administrators seeking applied measurement, research, and evaluation skills for use in schools (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) and in higher education. The program also serves professionals seeking careers in the areas of evaluation, research, and psychometrics.

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree is a completer program designed for students with an associate degree or some college-level coursework who wish to matriculate into a bachelor’s degree. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in various work settings, and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working students and time-and-place-bound adults. The B.T.A.S degree integrates the practical application of technical skills and knowledge with the professional skills instilled in a bachelor’s degree program. Students focus on career paths in technical and applied areas of specialization, leading to breadth and depth in a particular discipline.

The Master of Arts degree in Translation prepares students for careers in translation, localization, terminology management, project management and a variety of additional career paths involving multilingual communication in the language industry.

Crime and public safety have always evolved alongside society—but the digital age has transformed both crime and investigation at an unprecedented pace. From cybercrime to digital evidence, today’s criminal justice professionals must understand how technology shapes criminal behavior, investigative practices, and legal boundaries.

As technology continues to reshape nearly every aspect of society, questions of accountability, ethics, and governance have never been more important. That’s why the Institute for Accountability in the Digital Age (I4ADA) was founded in 2017 with a clear mission: to ensure that emerging digital challenges do not undermine the Internet’s potential to expand access to knowledge, foster global understanding, and support sustainable prosperity.

Shelley Marshall is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology and Cybersecurity at Kent State University and serves as co-coordinator of Kent State’s online Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology. With a career that bridges industry experience and higher education, she plays a key role in shaping a program that prepares students to navigate the complex intersection of technology, crime, and justice.